HUDDLE HOUSE
463949 E SR 200, Yulee FL 32097 · 2778666
Last inspected Jul 31, 2026 · 21 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect at three compartment sink.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026004394 | Nov 19, 2025 | May 7, 2026 | $800 |
| 5--2025060279 | Jun 23, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 | $400 |
| 5--2021004253 | Oct 28, 2020 | Mar 17, 2021 | $600 |
Inspection history
21 visits, newest first
Jul 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Handwash sink in back kitchen area next to dish machine broken. Manager stated the sink fell off the wall a few days ago and new sink is already on order.
Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed one (1) live flying insect near register at front counter. Also, observed one (1) live flying insect in dish area.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License for establishment expired June 1, 2026.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Handwash sink in back kitchen area next to dish machine broken. Manager stated the sink fell off the wall a few days ago and new sink is already on order.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In handwash sink at front counter, wet wiping cloth stored in sink. Manager removed cloth from sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with white residue.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In small container of chocolate chips, to go ramekin used as scoop. Manager removed cup from product.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cups on cutting board near sandwich cooler upon arrival. Employee cleaned drinks.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at lower right corner of exterior back door.
Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cook ok e equipment soiled with black build up and food debris. Also, multiple areas of floor in back prep area soiled with black build up. Also, floor under dry storage shelves near walk-in cooler soiled with food debris and standing water. Also, wall near office soiled with stains. Also, wall under dish machine and triple sink soiled with residue build up. Also, floor in hallway behind cook line soiled with grease build up. Also, vents above front counter soiled with dust build up.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets through put establishment soiled with food debris/torn. Also, table under flat top grills soiled with food debris and grease. Also, around nozzles on drink machine soiled with mold-like substance. Also, interior of drawers under grill area soiled with food debris. Also, fan cover in walk-in cooler soiled with dust/mold-like substance.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in coolers on cook line soiled with food debris.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelving in walk-in cooler show signs of rust and mold-like substance build up.
Jan 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 22 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority4 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee wash hands for approximately 7 seconds. Spoke to manager and manager educated employee on handwashing procedures.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw unpacked sausage over ready to eat pecans in freezer at beginning of cook line. Operator relocated the sausage.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chocolate pie in reach in cooler date marked for disposal on Wednesday 01/14/26 per employee. Employee disposed of pie.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed four rodent droppings in hallway behind cook line. Rodent droppings were cleaned up.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale. Chicken in reach in cooler at end of cook line 49F, operator stated that it has been in the cooler for 3 days, took ambient temperature of cooler at 48F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken in reach in cooler at end of cook line 49F, operator stated that it has been in the cooler for 3 days, took ambient temperature of cooler at 48F.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Operator started re heat at 1:15PM, 2:00 removed from heat source and placed in hot holding, took temp at 125F, operator placed gravy back on grill to continue re heating for remainder of time, temperature at 3:15pm was 166F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of disinfectant on food prep table next to bags of sugar and pepper. Employee relocated can.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection Not following manufacturers instructions for rehydrating hash browns. Instructions state to rehydrate for 2 hours, drain for 20 minutes then place in walk in cooler, observed on prep table at approximately 3:15 rehydration process started 3 hours prior per manager.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in handwashing sink on cook line. Manager cleaned ice out of the sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, 4 containers of ready to eat mashed potatoes, not date marked, prepared 3 days ago per employee. In reach in cooler at end of cook line mashed potatoes, chili, turkey and sausage not date marked. Prepared at 1PM on 1/20/2026 the previous day per employee, date marking observed at 1:13PM on 1/21/26. Chocolate milk I'm reach in cooler at end of cook like not date marked, opened 2 days per employee.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with glass cleaner in it at beginning of cook line on floor.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food prep counter on cook line. Employee disposed of drink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drink in freezer at beginning of cook line. Operator relocated drink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker and phone charger on food prep table in food prep area.
Equipment in poor repair. Freezer door locks and cannot be opened when inside due to broken handle. Reach in cooler on cook line had dusty filters.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under equipment on cook line soiled with food debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs touching wall and hanging on shelf bracket in warewash area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets on reach in coolers on cook line soiled with old food debris.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on food prep counter near coffee maker.
Dec 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 20, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine not pumping sanitizer onto dishes. Dish machine was primed and ran twice with both tests giving 0ppm chlorine results, notified operator that triple sink must be set up.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 18 rodent droppings in hallway behind cook line. Droppings had dust and grease on them. Only food storage is at the end of hallway bag and box soda storage.
Nov 20, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine not pumping sanitizer onto dishes. Dish machine was primed and ran twice with both tests giving 0ppm chlorine results, notified operator that triple sink must be set up.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 18 rodent droppings in hallway behind cook line. Droppings had dust and grease on them. Only food storage is at the end of hallway bag and box soda storage.
Nov 19, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine not pumping sanitizer onto dishes. Dish machine was primed and ran twice with both tests giving 0ppm chlorine results, notified operator that triple sink must be set up.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw hamburger over raw pork in walk in cooler.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 18 rodent droppings in hallway behind cook line. Droppings had dust and grease on them. Only food storage is at the end of hallway bag and box soda storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce in reach in cooler at the end of cook line at 48F and cut tomatoes at 45F. operator stated that they have problems with temps on that side of the cooler. Operator closed the lid.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk with no date marked in reach in cooler at beginning of cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle being used in shredded cheese container in reach in cooler on cook line.
Floor walls and or ceilings soiled /has accumulation of debris. Multiple ceiling vents in kitchen area covered in dust. Multiple ceiling tiles in kitchen area soiled with grease residue. Observed excess food on floor under rack in walk in cooler. Observed a mold like substance on walls in dry storage area near walk in cooler and walk in freezer
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service coffee filters not protected on shelf above cook line.
Jul 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One live flying insect at three compartment sink.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 19 rodent droppings observed in back closet area behind cooks line. Person in charge removed and discarded all rodent droppings during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board at three compartment sink has black staining.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit available for measuring chlorine for dishmachine.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager. No certified food manager with four employees engaged in food service.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for Tara, hired approximately 8 months ago. Also, proof of training expired for Brianna M on 1/2/2025.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on sticky trap in closet area behind cooks line. Person in charge removed and discarded sticky trap.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple employee beverages stored on the table at the waffle irons. All beverages moved to appropriate location.
Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall behind ice machine has dust. Ceiling vents and surrounding tiles above three compartment sink has debris/dust. Vent above dishmachine area has dust.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided DBPR HR 5030-105.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee handwash sign at handwash sink at the grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves below grill and exterior of blenders have grease accumulation.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelving has rust.
Jun 24, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 23, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately fifty-two (52) rodent droppings observed: three (3) under ice machine in back kitchen, thirty-seven (37) behind white stand up reach in freezer in front counter/kitchen area, four (4) behind flip top cooler next to grill in front kitchen, three (3) behind chest freezer near dish machine, five (5) under and around triple sink in kitchen. Manager began sweeping up droppings
Jun 23, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately twenty-nine (29) rodent droppings observed behind and to the side of ice machine directly across from dish machine in back kitchen. Manager swept up and discarded droppings.
Jun 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 06/01/2025. Manager states she will get with owner to renew.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In cooler drawer on cook line, pan of raw bacon stored over pan of ready to eat ham. Items moved and stored correctly.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately twenty-nine (29) rodent droppings observed behind and to the side of ice machine directly across from dish machine in back kitchen. Manager swept up and discarded droppings.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Glue trap under hand washing sink in back dish area has numerous dead insects.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Two (2) employee drinks on shelf with packages of bread. Drinks moved and stored correctly.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under cooking equipment in front area. Floor in walk in freezer. Walls around walk in cooler /walk in freezer. Wall below triple sink in kitchen. Ceiling vents in kitchen area.
Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Fly trap hanging from ceiling over prep table in back kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Silver racks in front area are rusted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets for coolers and freezers are soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid propped open with broom. Lid closed.
Jan 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine initially tested 0ppm. Manager changed sanitizer bucket and retested 50ppm.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. At hand washing sink across from grill, employee washed hands for approximately three seconds. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. On back prep table, one (1) broken egg observed in basket. Broken egg discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter near waffle maker, container of waffle batter 47F. Waffle batter placed out approximately 10 minutes prior. Batter moved to reach in cooler to cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing chemical cleaner stored on shelf above condiments at front counter. Bottle moved and stored correctly.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One training record expired for one employee working today.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf below prep table near triple sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 06/01/2021.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In egg reach in cooler near grill, unopened employee drink not segregated or identified.
Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under ice machine in kitchen. Floor under dish machine. Floor in walk in freezer.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in men's restroom. Inspector emailed sign.
Reach-in cooler/freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. White reach in freezer near entrance to back kitchen area.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler at end of front counter area.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6/1/2024
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. N double door under counter reach-in cooler, sausage gravy (54F - Cold Holding). Employee stated item placed in reach-in cooler from walk-in cooler approximately 1 hour earlier. Unit is unplugged to defrost. Item placed back in walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. One egg held out on time with no time marked. Operator stated egg out 1 hour, marked time.
Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. In dry storage, wall behind shelves soiled.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At cook line, scoop in mushrooms has handle touching food. Operator moved scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line, reach-in freezer gaskets soiled. At cook line, shelf below equipment soiled.
Open dumpster lid. One lid open.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In walk-in cooler, shelf liners soiled.
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Basket Raw shell eggs stored over package of bacon in walk in cooler
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not sure when it was opened per manager
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Eggs container stored in handsink on line. Moved
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan cover in walk in cooler soiled
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on drawer cooler and 3 door coolers under waffle maker
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Egg, time marked
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Moved
Feb 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Eggs placed time on eggs
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5employees on shift at time of inspection
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Fan cover in walk in cooler
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Glass green container with employee food In walk in cooler on shelf with waffles mix
Open dumpster lid.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Hailey
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal drink stored on prep table where silverware and syrup is stored, moved
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on cutting board where biscuits are cut open. Moved
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler floor
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer under unit
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.